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Your role

At Shine Lawyers, they pride themselves on working tirelessly to pave the way in securing justice for those in the community. And as a participant in the 2025 Graduate Program, you’ll gain valuable, hands-on experience, which will prepare you for a fulfilling career as a Solicitor, where you’ll continue to seek justice for those who have been wronged.

In Victoria, they’re offering Graduate opportunities in the following teams:

• Melbourne CBD - Personal Injury
• Ballarat - Personal Injury

With compassion, connection and purpose, you’ll be a true champion of clients by:

• Working under the guidance of a senior practitioner to gain experience within the legal practice, by assisting in representing their clients, and providing accurate legal advice.
• Developing a proficient ability to effectively assess claims, including liability and quantum.
• Cultivating strong relationships with clients and peers through exceptional communication.
• Preparing legal documentation with a high degree of detail, and assisting with running a file load with a keen level of commercial and fiscal awareness.  

About you

The program is a permanent, full-time opportunity for those who have completed their law degree and are excited to take the next step in their legal career.

To thrive in this role, you’ll:

• Have completed your law degree prior to the program commencing in February 2025.
• Have a passion for social justice and a thirst for knowledge in the plaintiff law space.
• Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Be dedicated to delivering exceptional client service, with an emphasis on helping people when they need it most.
• Be able to effectively manage multiple competing deadlines, within a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in Shine’s areas of practice.
• Bring diversity of experience, and evidence of extra-curricular activities aligned with Shine’s work, such as volunteering or community work.
• Be an active member of relevant association/s will be favourably considered, as will paid and non-paid work experience in the legal field.   

Benefits

At Shine they’re a people-first employer, offering you a secure, stable workplace including a range of benefits such as: 

• Flexible work arrangements and work-from-home options
• Competitive remuneration packages coupled with Profit Share (short-term incentive) and Equity offerings (long-term incentive)
• Financial assistance and study leave
• Discounts through ‘Shine Rewards’ program
• Childcare support benefits and options for career breaks (leave without pay)
• The opportunity to purchase annual leave as well as paid parental, volunteer and domestic and family violence leave
• Access to mentors, internal coaches and technical specialists
  plus a peer-based recognition program
• Well-being programs to support your physical and mental health

Training & development

They provide the opportunity to launch a legal career in a supportive professional environment, mentored by some of Australia's leading senior lawyers. The program provides inspiration and mentorship from professionals passionate about advocacy, helping graduates develop essential skills and capabilities. Shine's in-house learning programs and growth opportunities ensure that graduates can challenge themselves, achieve, and make a significant impact in their roles and beyond.

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Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• shine.com.au/careers/life-at-shine
• shine.com.au/careers/graduates-and-clerkships